Job Title: Payroll Specialist / Payroll Consultant – Implementation Focus Location:
Northampton (On-site: Monday, Tuesday, Friday) Contract:
6 Months (Contingent Contractor) Overall Purpose of the Role Barclays is seeking experienced
Payroll Specialists
to support the implementation of a new payroll system as part of a high-impact transformation project. This is not a business-as-usual (BAU) payroll role; instead, it's hands-on, project-focused work supporting the transition to Workday and delivering key elements of the payroll implementation. Key Responsibilities Support the payroll system implementation (Workday)
Perform payroll data reconciliation and validation
Execute functional testing of payroll scenarios
Collaborate with payroll project teams and existing payroll operations
Liaise with offshore payroll teams (India)
Ensure accurate system performance through testing and validation
Develop, review, and update working instructions
Engage with senior stakeholders, including the Global Head of Payroll
Deliver project tasks using Access methodology, both remotely and on-site
Key Skills & Experience Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll (UK and/or Irish legislation knowledge preferred)
Strong Excel skills – must be confident with VLOOKUPs and large datasets
Experience in payroll implementations, ideally with Workday
Comfortable working in large organisations with high volume and pace
Preferably CIPP qualified or part-qualified (not essential)
Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience
Ability to work independently in a fast-moving, unstructured environment
Strong functional testing mindset and attention to detail
Working Environment Hybrid working model: On-site in Northampton three days a week (Mon/Tues/Fri), remote otherwise
Fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities
Hands-on, autonomous role with no direct reports
Candidates must be adaptable, confident, and able to contribute immediately
About Barclays Barclays is a British universal bank, operating across retail banking, payments, and top-tier corporate and investment banking. We’re driven by our mission to help people achieve their ambitions – in the right way. Our Values Respect • Integrity • Service • Excellence • Stewardship
These values guide everything we do – for our clients, customers, colleagues, and communities. Diversity and Inclusion We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our culture and how we operate. Hybrid Working This role follows Barclays' hybrid working model:
3 days on-site in Northampton
, with remote work on remaining days. Contractor Benefits (via Randstad Sourceright) Paid holiday entitlement
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Access to lifestyle and retail discounts